Handtools — HTS 8205
Handtools (including glass cutters) not elsewhere specified or included; blow torches and similar self-contained torches; vises, clamps and the like, other than accessories for and parts of machine tools or water-jet cutting machines; anvils; portable forges; hand- or pedal-operated grinding wheels with frameworks; base metal parts thereof
Chapter 82 › Heading 8205
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 8205 is a broad category for certain base-metal hand tools and related equipment that are not classified more specifically elsewhere. It brings together items such as glass cutters, blow torches and similar self-contained torches, vises and clamps, anvils, portable forges, and hand- or pedal-operated grinding wheels with their frameworks. It can also cover qualifying base-metal parts of those goods.
The heading is only the first four digits of the classification. To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, first identify the product’s function and exact type, then follow the more specific subheading descriptions under heading 8205. The available branches may distinguish among tool types, construction or material, and whether the item is a complete tool or a qualifying part. Do not assume that every tool made of metal belongs here: goods described elsewhere in the tariff, including certain machine-tool accessories or parts, must be classified under their own provisions.
What to check
- Describe the item’s primary function, operation, and physical design before choosing a code.
- Check whether the merchandise is a complete tool, a replacement part, or an accessory; parts and accessories may follow different provisions.
- Review the full 8-digit subheading text and any related legal notes, not just the heading title.
- Confirm the product’s material and construction when the subheadings distinguish by those features; identify the constituent material rather than relying on marketing terms.
- Compare heading 8205 with potentially more specific headings for the same type of tool, and obtain customs-broker or classification-professional advice when the product is multifunctional or difficult to distinguish.
HTS heading 8205 summary
Handtools is a 4-digit product category containing 4 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 8205.20 | Hammers and sledge hammers, and parts thereof |
| 8205.30 | Planes, chisels, gouges and similar cutting tools for working wood, and parts thereof |
| 8205.90 | Other, including sets of articles of two or more subheadings of this heading |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8205.10.00.00 👉 | Drilling, threading or tapping tools, and parts thereof | 6.2% | Free | 45% |
| 8205.40.00.00 👉 | Screwdrivers, and parts thereof | 6.2% | Free | 45% |
| 8205.60.00.00 👉 | Blow torches and similar self-contained torches, and parts thereof | 2.9% | Free | 45% |
| 8205.70.00 👉 | Vises, clamps and the like, and parts thereof | 5% | Free | 45% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 8205?
Handtools (including glass cutters) not elsewhere specified or included; blow torches and similar self-contained torches; vises, clamps and the like, other than accessories for and parts of machine tools or water-jet cutting machines; anvils; portable forges; hand- or pedal-operated grinding wheels with frameworks; base metal parts thereof. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.